Federal Labor has slammed the state government’s bus U-turn, warning the new vehicles will be dirtier, noisier and sourced from overseas.

Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg says Queensland depots lack charging gear, but EV leaders warn buying 630 diesel buses could cost taxpayers more in the long run.

Federal Labor has slammed the state government’s bus U-turn, warning the new vehicles will be dirtier, noisier and sourced from overseas.